Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by kosmikkreeper:
This say ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh to me. :-) I think that the 50-50 split works well here and the color range is quite soothing. Th elight and dark side, even though subtle, balance out quite nicely. Good job! 9

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by Kha0S:
The pattern in the foreground, whatever it is, is really neat! The rock formations have a great symmetry, both laterally (with the two smaller formations balanced on either side) and vertically (against the reflections in the water). Moving the horizon up or down a bit (perhaps to a thirds line?) would give us even more of that foreground pattern, or more of those puffy clouds.

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by joanns:
Here's a great example of when the rule of thirds was meant to be broken. Beautifuuly clear and wonderful colors. I love the slight glint of the moon in the water(beach). The time of day of day couldn't have been better.

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by willem:
I have seen this rock before (zoomdak ?), but never in such an atmosphere. I love the blue. I love the wide space around it this time, the low tide and the sand pattern. The image gives plenty of space to look around in, while also providing a resting point in form of the rock. The moon in between the clouds is a nice touch as well, good timing.

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by peete:
This picture is breathtaking. the patterns in the bottom half and the clouds give it so much depth. the reflections are beautifull, the sky has wonderfull colours. simply a great image.
and i love the moon =)

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by jonpink:
This is my pick for the winner - however for me it isn't all that special (I can hear the gasps now). I do like the blue that has been captured / enhanced and the cloud formation is very nice too.

but I can't help but feel if a 'better' photographer had been here they would have captured something so much more interesting.

There is no foreground interest what-so-ever and likewise no middle and apart from a small rock or two no background either.

It solely relies on blue and clouds which whilst looks nice for a few seconds - it doesn't go beyond that.

Composition is a little let down - there are some interesting patterns being made and reflections too on the flooring - and I feel perhaps giving 2/3 of the scene to this would have been better. Generally it is said not to place the horizon in the middle, and this is when that rule works.

Another area which looks interesting is the rocks - they are large and looming with some nice ocean spray coming off of them - but you have made them so small they look like small rocks and hardly figure in the photo.

I am being overly harsh here, because I feel this is good - but some scenes are so that one can't help but shoot anywhere and get a fairly decent photo. And considering where you were and at what time - a bit of a waste.

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by jimmyn4:
Everytime I see this rock I can't help but think of Goonies. Everything about this photo is great (10).

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by MrAkamai:
Excellent use of patterned negative space. Love the details of the fluffy clouds and the mini sand bars in the water. I'm also impressed that you were able to capture the subtle hints of fog along the rock. Now for the negative. I feel there is almost too much negative space at the bottom of the frame but I understand you wanted to show the details of the water and sand. 9

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by MrYu:
Don't like the composition here at all.

Solitude
by Zoomdak

Comment by flip89:
I can just look at this forever, I think. You were so correct in waiting for the moon to appear.